Russian Plant Considers Reopening Su-25 Production Line

Russian Plant Considers Reopening Su-25 Production Line (NSI News Source Info) December 23, 2008: The Su-25UBM prototype took of on its maiden flight on December 6, 2008 from the Cubinka airport near Moscow. The Su-25UBM is an upgraded version of the Su-25 combat trainer/ground attack aircraft. The company expects to complete integration test with two prototypes, by the end of next year.

The upgraded aircraft is expected to be operated by the Russian air force as well as foreign air forces currently operating the Su-25SM. Ulan-Ude Aviation and the Russian ministry of trade have recently discussed the possible establishment of serial production of modernized 1980s vintage Su-25UBM trainers and Su-25TM ground attack aircrafts